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Games like ASCENXION

If ASCENXION is your kind of game, the closest matches are Operation Hardcore, RIVE and Assault Android Cactus+ — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers single out its atmosphere and soundtrack shine, ship customization feels rewarding and atmospheric. Each pick is ranked by what players of this game also play, shared genres and tags, and review-mined similarity — not a generic popularity list.

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About ASCENXION: ASCENXION is a 2D shoot 'em up game where you explore the field to progress. Players must overcome puzzles, traps, elite units, boss fights, and other various obstacles while navigating the field. Grow stronger through rewards earned, to uncover the truth of this world.

2021ActionIndieAdventure9.99 USDWindowsby IndigoBlue Game Studio
ASCENXION — Steam game cover
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Atmosphere and soundtrack shineBosses are creative and punishingShip customization feels rewardingAtmosphericChallengingContemplative

Players who liked ASCENXION also play

Steam players who put hours into ASCENXION also tend to own these titles — a signal called collaborative filtering. imho.run cross-references millions of library ownership patterns to surface games whose real audiences overlap, regardless of whether their genre tags match.

  1. Operation Hardcore

    WHY THIS

    Top pick for ASCENXION fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with ASCENXION.

    Operation Hardcore is an action-packed 2D side-scrolling shooter inspired by classic twitchy action games of yesteryear, but with modern touches and conveniences.

    2016ActionIndieAdventure4.99 USDSteam ↗
  2. RIVE

    WHY THIS

    Shares a challenging mood with ASCENXION.

    Second-strongest match for ASCENXION fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action with ASCENXION.

    This 360-degree shooter/platformer hybrid lets you choreograph a ‘dance of destruction’ in insanely spectacular battles and set-pieces. RIVE feels like the explosive games of yore, pumping megapixels in true 21st century style.

    2016Action14.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  3. Assault Android Cactus+

    WHY THIS

    Shares a challenging mood with ASCENXION.

    Third-strongest match for ASCENXION fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with ASCENXION.

    Assault Android Cactus is an intense arcade style twin stick shooter - pick from one of nine unique synthetic heroines and blast your way through overwhelming robots hordes to save the ship from its own workforce. Supports single player and local co-op game modes.

    2015ActionIndie19.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  4. Waves

    WHY THIS

    Shares a contemplative mood with ASCENXION.

    Ranked #4 for ASCENXION fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with ASCENXION.

    Waves is an Arcade Twin-Stick Shooter that's all about High Scores. Build your combo and drop bombs in pursuit of Leaderboard dominance over seven game-modes!

    2011ActionIndieFreeDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  5. Peace Data

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #5 for ASCENXION fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with ASCENXION.

    Peace Data — hard "Roguelike" game, in which you have to play for Bitard, saving Rusland from the tyranny of the authorities that destroyed the opposition and led the country to ruin, making slaves of citizens.

    2020ActionIndieAdventure3.99 USDSteam ↗
  6. Titan Attacks!

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #6 for ASCENXION fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with ASCENXION.

    As the last surviving tank commander on Earth, single-handedly turn back the evil invading alien army, drive back the Titans across the Solar System, and defeat them on their homeworld... Titan Attacks has the same easy-to-learn and addictive gameplay of the classic arcade shoot 'em up, but is packed full of extras - new features, new...

    2012ActionIndieCasual9.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  7. Chippy

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #7 for ASCENXION fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with ASCENXION.

    Chip destructible bosses apart pixel-by-pixel in this twin-stick bullet-hell shooter.

    2019ActionIndie7.49 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  8. Ultratron

    WHY THIS

    Shares a challenging mood with ASCENXION.

    Ranked #8 for ASCENXION fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with ASCENXION.

    Experience the addictive gameplay of old-school arcade favourites, updated and improved for the 21st century! Unique retro-futuristic sound and graphics, player responsive difficulty, and a subtle system of tactics combined with classic gameplay make Ultratron a fun and hypnotic arcade blast.

    2013ActionIndie9.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗

Cheaper alternatives

Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below ASCENXION at current Steam store prices.

  1. Garry's Mod

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under ASCENXION on Steam right now. Shares Indie with ASCENXION.

    Garry's Mod is a physics sandbox. There aren't any predefined aims or goals. We give you the tools and leave you to play.

    2006IndieSimulationCasual4.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  2. Vampire Survivors

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under ASCENXION on Steam right now. Shares Action and Indie with ASCENXION.

    Mow down thousands of night creatures and survive until dawn! Vampire Survivors is a gothic horror casual game with rogue-lite elements, where your choices can allow you to quickly snowball against the hundreds of monsters that get thrown at you. Be the bullet hell!

    2022ActionIndieRPG4.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  3. Titanfall® 2

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~55% under ASCENXION on Steam right now. Shares Action with ASCENXION.

    Respawn Entertainment gives you the most advanced titan technology in its new, single player campaign & multiplayer experience. Combine & conquer with new titans & pilots, deadlier weapons, & customization and progression systems that help you and your titan flow as one unstoppable killing force.

    2020Action4.49 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  4. Cookie Clicker

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under ASCENXION on Steam right now. Shares Indie with ASCENXION.

    An idle game about making cookies! Originally released in 2013 on the web, and actively developed since then. This is the official version for Steam.

    2021StrategyIndieSimulation4.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  5. WEBFISHING

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under ASCENXION on Steam right now. Shares Indie with ASCENXION.

    WEBFISHING a multiplayer chatroom-focused fishing game! Relax and fish (on the web!)

    2024IndieMassively MultiplayerCasual4.99 USDSteam ↗
  6. POSTAL 2

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~90% under ASCENXION on Steam right now. Shares Action and Indie with ASCENXION.

    Live a week in the life of "The POSTAL Dude"; a hapless everyman just trying to check off some chores. Buying milk, returning an overdue library book, getting Gary Coleman's autograph, what could possibly go wrong?

    2012ActionIndieAdventure0.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  7. Buckshot Roulette

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~70% under ASCENXION on Steam right now. Shares Action and Indie with ASCENXION.

    Play Russian roulette with a 12-gauge shotgun. Four enter. One leaves. Roll the dice with your life. Good luck!

    2024ActionIndieSimulation2.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  8. Brotato

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under ASCENXION on Steam right now. Shares Action and Indie with ASCENXION.

    Brotato is a top-down arena shooter roguelite where you play a potato wielding up to 6 weapons at a time to fight off hordes of aliens. Choose from a variety of traits and items to create unique builds and survive until help arrives.

    2023ActionIndieRPG4.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗

Free alternatives

Free-to-play games that recommended players of this title also tend to enjoy.

  1. Doki Doki Literature Club!

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie with ASCENXION.

    The Literature Club is full of cute girls! Will you write the way into their heart? This game is not suitable for children or those who are easily disturbed.

    2017IndieFree To PlayCasualFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  2. Life is Strange - Episode 1

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action and Adventure with ASCENXION.

    Episode 1 now FREE! Life is Strange is an award-winning and critically acclaimed episodic adventure game that allows the player to rewind time and affect the past, present and future.

    2015ActionAdventureFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  3. Helltaker

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie and Adventure with ASCENXION.

    Helltaker is a short game about sharply dressed demon girls.

    2020IndieAdventureFree To PlayFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  4. Ultimate Custom Night

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action and Indie with ASCENXION.

    Welcome to the ultimate FNAF mashup, featuring 50 selectable characters and custom difficulties!

    2018ActionIndieFree To PlayFreeSteam ↗
  5. Bongo Cat

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie with ASCENXION.

    Bongo cat needs your help. Bongo cat needz more hatz!!! Every time you press a key, Bongo cat will punch your taskbar. Type, click, play, work to collect more points. Which hats will you find?

    2025IndieSimulationMassively MultiplayerFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  6. Indigo Park: Chapter 1

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action and Indie with ASCENXION.

    Explore the abandoned childhood wonder of Indigo Park! Guided by Rambley the Raccoon, help restore power to the destroyed amusement park while you run from the reason it shut down.

    2024ActionIndieAdventureFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  7. STRAFTAT

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action with ASCENXION.

    STRAFTAT is a 1v1/2v2 ONLINE first person SHOOTER with quick rounds in over 350 MAPS ; Including all WEAPONS, proximity chat and 4 players FFA.

    2024ActionFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  8. The Looker

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie with ASCENXION.

    You wake up, alone, on a strangely familiar island full of puzzles that will frustrate and annoy you.

    2022IndieFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗

More from IndigoBlue Game Studio

Other recommendable Steam games by IndigoBlue Game Studio, ranked by review count so the studio's hits land first.

  1. SPLIT BULLET

    WHY THIS

    Another title from IndigoBlue Game Studio, the studio behind ASCENXION. Shares Action and Indie with ASCENXION.

    SPLIT BULLET is a game all about 'splitting up' a massive crowd of enemies—yes, those polygons—crawling towards you. Don't let 'em get you and survive as long as you can, by using your instincts and weapons.

    2016ActionIndieCasual3.99 USDSteam ↗
  2. Vectorium

    WHY THIS

    Another title from IndigoBlue Game Studio, the studio behind ASCENXION. Shares Action and Indie with ASCENXION.

    Vectorium is a classical, yet intense arcade shooting game. Can you survive those dreadful enemies and barrage of gunfire?

    2018ActionIndieCasual4.99 USDSteam ↗
  3. Blindia

    WHY THIS

    Another title from IndigoBlue Game Studio, the studio behind ASCENXION. Shares Action and Indie with ASCENXION.

    Blindia is an abstract top-down shooter puzzle game where you have to go through the difficulties using sound. Use the visualized sound waves to take down the enemies and make your way to the exit. At the end, you will face the truth of this blind world.

    2018ActionIndie2.99 USDSteam ↗

Plays great on Steam Deck

Valve-Verified or Playable picks from the similar pool — ready to go on Deck out of the box.

  1. Assault Android Cactus+

    WHY THIS

    Shares a challenging mood with ASCENXION.

    Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Action and Indie with ASCENXION.

    Assault Android Cactus is an intense arcade style twin stick shooter - pick from one of nine unique synthetic heroines and blast your way through overwhelming robots hordes to save the ship from its own workforce. Supports single player and local co-op game modes.

    2015ActionIndie19.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  2. Waves

    WHY THIS

    Shares a contemplative mood with ASCENXION.

    Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Action and Indie with ASCENXION.

    Waves is an Arcade Twin-Stick Shooter that's all about High Scores. Build your combo and drop bombs in pursuit of Leaderboard dominance over seven game-modes!

    2011ActionIndieFreeDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  3. Chippy

    WHY THIS

    Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Action and Indie with ASCENXION.

    Chip destructible bosses apart pixel-by-pixel in this twin-stick bullet-hell shooter.

    2019ActionIndie7.49 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗

Frequently asked about ASCENXION

How much does ASCENXION cost?
ASCENXION is listed on Steam at 9.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
What games are most similar to ASCENXION?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside ASCENXION are Operation Hardcore, RIVE, Assault Android Cactus+.
Who developed ASCENXION?
ASCENXION was developed by IndigoBlue Game Studio and published by PsychoFlux Entertainment.

imho.run ranks Steam game alternatives using a mix of collaborative filtering (ALS / iALS / EASE / LightGCN), content scoring over genres, categories, Steam tags, developers, and publishers, plus AI-extracted vibes mined from review text. The page above is generated in seed mode anchored on ASCENXION.

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